2009

2009 came, and went

there were debate tournaments and wins and losses. mardi gras parades and jumping in a freezing pool. there was veritas, sonic, and passing notes. a new president and a cold inauguration day. a concert out of a self-storage unit and the vulcan in winter. there was a roman school play and learning latin. there was running and running, just for the fun of it. there was going to nats and doing well. there was a wedding, and then a move. there was jsa, sailing, and best friends. there was nicaragua, and getting accepted to the college of my dreams. a new car irene and saying goodbye to the buick. 18 years was celebrated with all the ones i love. there was bama football games and a national title. there was a growing peace and acceptance in my family. there was hurt and happiness, but mostly happiness. there was frustration and confusion, and running from the one i love. but there was redemption- over and over. there were starry nights and each were special. there was a new job and learning to sortakindaalmost like coffee. there were fireworks at the camp and canoe rides and fires. there were two in a single and good long talks. there were silly boys and serious boys and many new feelings. there were kisses (but no lipies) and goodbyes. there were pictures and smiles. community college and an a in chemistry. new challenges and new answers. arthritis went then came to stay.

and she came out :smiling:

jesus loves.